It's sweet sixteen for Thomas

Justin Thomas won for the 16th time on the PGA Tour, yet it felt different on Sunday in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

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“I didn’t realise how much I missed winning,” he said of the emotions that accompanied the aftermath of the winning putt.

Thomas rolled in a birdie from 21 feet out on the first playoff hole to win the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, claiming a tournament title for the first time in nearly three years.

Thomas and Andrew Novak, who was seeking his first victory on the PGA Tour, were at 17-under 267 through 72 holes. Novak was in the last pairing for the third time this season but couldn't find a way to win.

Thomas, a two-time major champion, hadn't won since capturing the 2022 PGA Championship.

“Winning is hard. It’s really, really hard,’ Thomas said. “I've worked my butt off, stayed patient, stayed positive.”